The Namibian music industry is mourning the tragic loss of Fasie Kay, real name Ngajozikua Karutjaiva, a young artist who died in a car accident over the weekend in Opuwo, Kunene region, which claimed four lives. The crash took place around 03h20 at the Orutjandja location near the “Welcome to Opuwo” sign. Big Ben, a...
For those who have been around since the inception of social media, and mostly Facebook, they would have a story to tell. They would tell you how it, first, was a platform with mature and constructive engagement. Although there were no restrictive terms of use, its users at a time demonstrated a high level of...
They always strive to be different and unique in everything they do, as they are abundantly blessed with extremely-talented composers in the choir. “Singing unique compositions is a significant part of our unique identity”, says Collective Singers’ choir conductor Ponti Dikuua. He told VIBEZ! over the years, they have shared so much more than music...
After submitting applications for the past 10 years, and only reaching the top 20, Namibian-German rapper Erick Sell, popularly known as EES, has been called to the Eurovision Song Contest. The contest is the biggest music performance show in the world, with more than 120 million viewers, where European Union countries participate. The contest is...
Mondjila Studio, in partnership with Standard Bank, premiered the Pan-African film, ‘Skeleton Coast’ (2024), at Ster-Kinekor at Grove Mall in Windhoek on Saturday. tells an epic tale of resilience, culture and adventure, weaving together the rich narratives of Africa’s diverse heritage. It is directed by Robert O Pieters, and features Thapelo Mokoena (South Africa), Ini...
DJ KBoz recently exposed a client who had not settled their debt for work done. However, this may be shocking for some, but for people like Yours Truly who have been around for more than a decade, this is not the first time clients have been exposed by creative professionals like DJ KBoz for not...
After five years in operation, the Southern Africa MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Academy in Lusaka this year saw its 100th student graduate from the industry-leading film and TV training programme. The MTF Academy offers multi-disciplinary training programmes aimed at developing the next generation of African storytellers. Every year, students graduate from MTF academies in Lusaka, Lagos and...
The Pan-African film, Skeleton Coast (2024), is set to captivate audiences with its visuals and compelling narrative. The film’s grand premiere is scheduled for today and tomorrow, at the Ster-Kinekor Grove Mall in Windhoek. Skeleton Coast (2024) tells an epic tale of resilience, culture, and adventure, weaving together the rich narratives of Africa’s diverse heritage. Directed...
It is hard to admit that the most important things in life will never be taught in school or told in a sermon. As much as they may seem obvious, one may never even contemplate or question anything except in the event of dreaded difficulty and painful experiences. It is mostly that time when we...
A German couple, Kat Stahl and Wynand Lens have made a huge contribution to the aesthetic appeal of Windhoek by painting seven bus stops around the city. The couple’s project, which began a few years ago, has transformed ordinary bus stops into vibrant works of art. Their most notable work includes the beautification of bus...